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Be Creative This Summer!
For this Summer, explore your creative side by taking art classes with renowned artist Vian Borchert at the Yellow Barn Studio, Glen Echo.

“The discover of the self lies in the hands of creativity” – Vian Borchert
To spark the creativity within you, you have to ignite it. Let it out! Let it be! Let your creative self come out and explore the many wonderful aspects of the fine art field.
This Summer do something different. Do something for yourself in order to explore more about who you are and your creative abilities. Taking art courses will lead you into the path of self discovery and knowledge of your creative side. Art education is very essential in your growth as a creative being and helps you be more in-tune with your artistic personality.
This Summer, beyond engaging in fun activities in the sun, go to the studio and take an art class with acclaimed artists such as Vian Borchert who will be teaching this August at The Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo Park.
Internationally renowned artist and art instructor Vian Borchert will be teaching two morning classes for adults in Watercolor Painting on Monday mornings, and a Drawing class on Friday mornings at the Yellow Barn Studio in the historic Glen Echo Park.
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Borchert an established artist with decades of experience in the art field has been listed this past March as one of the world’s “Female Artist you should Know” during International Women’s history month by iCanvas in support of The National Museum of Women in the Arts. The campaign sheds a light on women artists and their artwork. Also, it brings awareness to the important female artists of our contemporary times and of the past.
In Borchert’s watercolor painting class, Vian wants the students to have fun while using the ever versatile and fun watercolor medium which is water soluble. All you need are the watercolor paint tubes, watercolor brushes, watercolor paper and you are set to paint in this class which is designed for beginners and intermediate students.
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In “Beginning Drawing” Borchert introduces the students to mediums such as charcoal, colored pencils and pen and ink to create effective still life drawings.
Classes are short only 4 classes in each subject matter, and the classes only run during the month of August.
Here are the details for each class:
"Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor Painting"
From Aug. 5 till Aug. 26
Monday mornings from 9:30AM - 12PM
4 Session(s)
Registration and info link: https://www.ssreg.com/glenecho...
"Beginning Drawing"
From Aug. 9 till Aug. 30
Friday mornings from 9:30AM - 12PM
4 Session(s)
Registration and info link: https://www.ssreg.com/glenecho...
Borchert, currently has her paintings in exhibitions throughout the nation such as LA at BG Gallery in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California.
A number of her abstract paintings in LA can be seen and purchased through this link:
https://gestaltprojects.com/co...
In Old Town Alexandria, VA Borchert has a number of her abstract and landscape paintings on view at Kyo Gallery at their current "Transformation" exhibition which is extended till July 7,2019. Kyo Gallery is located at: 111 S Patrick St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Artwork can be seen and purchased through Kyo gallery’s link:
https://kyogallery.com/product...
For a full list of Borchert’s exhibitions please see:
https://www.vianborchert.com/e...
Detailed description about the art classes see: